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What are some of the problems caused by chemical fertilizers? First, they damage the land l_____ killing
the helpful bacteria and pests as well as the harmful ones. Chemicals also stay in the ground and underground
water for a long time. This affects crops and, 2_____, animals and humans, 3_____ chemicals get inside the
crops and cannot just be washed 4_____. These chemicals in the food supply build 5_____ in people's bodies
over time. Many of these chemicals can lead 6_____ cancer or other illnesses. 7_____ addition, fruit, vegetables
and other food grown with chemical fertilizers usually grow 8_____ fast to be full of much nutrition. They
may look beautiful, 9_____ inside there is usually more water than vitamins and minerals.
10_____ these discoveries, some farmers and many customers are beginnng to tum to organic farming.
Organic farming is simply farming 11_____ using any chemicals. They focus 12_____ keeping their soil rich
and free of disease. A healthy soil reduces disease and helps crops grow strong and healthy. Organic farmers,
therefore, often prefer using natural waste 13_____ animals as fertilizer. They feel that this makes the soil in
their fields 14_____ in minerals and so more fertile. This also keeps the air, soil, water and crops 15_____
from chemicals.
